Inside Chassis Innovation | 2026 Magazine brings together exclusive insights from industry leaders at JTEKT North America Corporation, Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies, and ZF Group.

In this special edition, Automotive IQ explores how chassis innovation is enabling the next generation of vehicle architectures. From the complexities of designing fail-safe brake-by-wire systems to the challenge of balancing supply chain resilience with cost competitiveness, this magazine shares the critical forces shaping the future of automotive engineering. In this issue, we cover:

• Scaling Steer-by-Wire for Production Roger Lahoud, Technical Center Director, JTEKT North America Corporation
• Steer-by-Wire with Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies Siddarth Mulay, Manager, Functional Safety, Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies
• Resilience in the Supply Chain Quick-fire interview with Gopal Chaudhary, Director – Global Procurement, ZF Group
• Rethinking Safety in Braking Systems Sundar Bala, Staff System Safety Engineer, Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies
  

In this exclusive interview with Automotive IQ, Ablamvi Ameyoe, Associate Expert Chassis Control at Renault Group discusses how chassis systems are evolving from traditional mechanical components into intelligent, software-driven platforms. The conversation explores the impact of advanced sensing technologies, virtual sensing, AI, and machine learning on vehicle dynamics, safety, and performance. He also examines the role of vehicle health monitoring, predictive maintenance, connected vehicle data, and over-the-air updates in improving the ownership experience. Looking ahead, the speaker shares their vision for the next generation of intelligent chassis systems and the technologies that will define software-defined vehicles through 2030 and beyond.

Get a preview of what’s to come at Automotive Chassis Systems Europe with this exclusive interview featuring Kristof Polmans, Senior Vice President of Research and Advanced Engineering at thyssenkrupp Presta.

Kristof discusses adopting advanced VMC technologies, the rise of integrated chassis concepts, and the critical safety and software challenges facing OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers. Kristof also highlights consumer willingness to invest in advanced chassis systems, and how regional and market trends impact this.

Get a preview of the innovation driving ADAS forward in this exclusive interview with Mina Farahat, ADAS Test & Validation Department Director at VinFast. He reveals the technological and organisational strategies powering VinFast’s approach to ADAS testing, while exploring the latest breakthroughs shaping the space. From the challenges of scaling ADAS to full production to the transformative role of AI across the testing lifecycle, Mina shares how cutting-edge tools are redefining scenario generation, simulation, and validation. 

Download now to get a glimpse into the future of intelligent vehicle development.